Bad Hops

[Armen_Tamzarian]

I got an ounce of citra the other day and when I got home noticed that the top had an opened a little bit. There was a little bit of hops in the bag and I could definitely smell them.

I taped over the hole and put it in my freezer to store it until I brew. (Probably will have been in there for 2 weeks by the time I brew)

Should I replace these, or will they be good to go?

 

[insubordinateK]

You will probably be fine. The worst case is the Alpha Acid is lower than advertised due to degradation from exposure to air.

But if they smell strong, I wouldn't worry. I would use them.

 

[Armen_Tamzarian]

sweet, thanks! If there is freezer burn do you think it's worth bailing on them? Pretty sure I sealed it though.

 

[dwarven_stout]

Freezer burn is basically just water in food being drawn out by repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Since your hops are already dried, they won't freezer burn. You'll be fine!

 

[Germelli1]

Aw man, I was getting all ready to tout lambic brewing!

No worries, you will be fine!

 

[Armen_Tamzarian]

Awesome. Thanks all!